Review of Escape from Alcatraz (1979) by Ky K — 17 Jan 2011

A thriller which delivers stressful scenes into the difficulties of the prison escape.

This review of Escape from Alcatraz (1979) was written by Ky K on 17 Jan 2011.

Escape from Alcatraz has generally received very positive reviews.

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